Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Psychiatric and physical health ramifications of traumatic events in women. |
| Authors: |
Gill JM (AUTHOR), Page GG (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Aug2006, Vol. 27 Issue 7, p711-734. 24p. |
| Subjects: |
Post-traumatic stress disorder, Women, Risk assessment, Quality of life, Basic needs, Environmental health, Comorbidity |
| Abstract: |
All individuals are at some risk of experiencing a traumatic event and developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however some individuals are at higher risk due to individual and environmental factors. This critical literature review focuses on women, as they are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD in their lifetimes. Should a woman develop PTSD, she is then at risk of developing psychiatric and physical health comorbidities that can further impact her quality of life. The strengths and limitations of current studies regarding this topic are discussed as are directions for future research and issues for nurses treating traumatized individuals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
